Self-assembled lignin nanoparticles produced from elephant grass leaves enable selective inactivation of Gram-positive microorganisms
Isabella C. Tanganini, Camilla H. M. Camargos, Jennifer C. Jackson, Camila A. Rezende, Sandra Regina Ceccato‐Antonini, Andréia Fonseca de Faria
Abstract
Plant-derived lignin nanoparticles produced through a self-assembly method show selective toxicity against Gram-positive bacteria.
Topics & Concepts
LigninGramBacteriaGram-positive bacteriaMicroorganismGram-negative bacteriaNanoparticleChemistryBiologyNanotechnologyMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEscherichia coliGeneticsGeneLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processesEnzyme-mediated dye degradation